Books 12-16

12.  "I'd tell you I love you, but then I'd have to kill you"  by Ally Carter  284 pages

13.  "Better Off Famous?"  by Jane Mendle  231 pages

14.  "Boogers Are My Beat"  by Dave Barry  242 pages

        I heart Dave Barry.  He is a funny, funny man.  He used to write for The Miami Herald.  I would read
       his columns aloud with my parents - stopping frequently because we were laughing so hard.  This book is
       a collection of some of his favorite columns.  I just wish he had included an "Ask Mr. Language Person"
       column.  Good stuff.

15.  "The Host"  by Stephanie Meyer  619 pages

       Though this book is by Stephanie Meyer, it is not a "Twilight" book - I had to tell T that several times.  I

       thought it was a good book, but slow at times.  I couldn't see how it was going to end.  And I really 

       liked that.  Most books, though enjoyable, are fairly predictable.  So this was a lovely change.  I wouldn't

       mind reading a sequel to this book (there's not one).

16.  "Eclipse"  by Stephanie Meyer  629 pages

       I was hesitant to read the "Twilight" books.  I saw "Twilight" the movie first. Sister-In-Law S said the  

       book was better and gave me her copy to read.  I'm not saying they are literary masterpieces, and I'm

       not a Twi-hard, but I really do like the books.  And why would Bella want Edward when she can have 

       Jacob?!  I just don't understand.  Jacob is her best friend, has killer abs and pecs, he's warm, and she

       wouldn't have to leave her family and die to be with him.  Obviously, Jacob is the better choice.  

       I haven't read the last book yet so don't ruin it for me.  In my head the last book should be:  Bella marries
       Edward.  Before he turns her into a vampire, they find out she is pregnant.  Edward refuses to turn Bella 
       into a vampire. Edward realizes he can never be a good father so he runs away forever.  All the Cullens
       follow. Jacob still loves Bella and Bella still loves him,  They get married and Jacob takes care of the
       baby and Bella.  And they all live happily ever after.  

       If the last Twilight book ends with Edward and Bella together Stephanie Meyer should write an 
       alternate ending where Bella ends up with Jacob.  It would make me happy and it would make Stephanie
       Meyer rich.  So a win-win situation.

       Please don't think I'm crazy!  

And if you do think I'm crazy you should give me a break because on Saturday I got the worst haircut of my life.  It's so bad there will be absolutely no photos.  I'm going to a different place on Tuesday to hopefully fix it as much as possible.